Palestine, TX vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Palestine
74.5
#585 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Palestine leads in crime level (11.4 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 23). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $43,759).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palestine, TX | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#585) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 19,372 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,935 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $43,759 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.8 | R+35.9 |
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74.5 Score
Palestine, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,935
Population
19,372
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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